Mobile Phlebotomist

Company: BioReference Laboratories
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: April 4, 2021

Job Description:

We are looking for a Mobile Phlebotomist (40 hours per week) in our Gainesville, FL location.Schedule: Mon - Fri 8 to 430 FLEXIBLE Position Summary:The Mobile Phlebotomist aims to serve patients by preparing specimens for laboratories testing and performing screening standards. The Phlebotomist shall draw quality blood samples and/or collect other specimens while creating an atmosphere of trust and confidence in the patient's home.Position Responsibilities:Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Using superior customer service, greet customers appropriately, show proper identification and only when told enter home with all proper PPE.
• Successful completing blood draws, collecting specimens, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, and updating patient information.
• Set up area for collection. Collects specimens according to established procedures. Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required. Reduces patient anxiety by providing a calm environment for patients before, during and after the collection process.
• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all of the physicians' orders.
• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct.
• Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.
• Transports specimen to proper drop off location.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainingsEducation:
  • High School Diploma or GED
    • Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required (CA & LA require license, FL requires certificationMinimum Qualifications:
      • Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting
      • Superior customer service skills, clear and audible voice, ability to show empathy and proper level of concern and care
      • Using superior customer service, greet customers appropriately, show proper identification and only when told enter home with all proper PPE.
      • Reliable transportation with at least 4 years of licensed driving experience and possess a valid driver's license issued in the state of residence.
      • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
      • Must be flexible with work schedulePreferred Qualifications:
        • Excellent patient interaction skills both in person and by phone
        • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independentlyOther Information:
          • Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug screen and MVR.BioReference Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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